This major new collection on the piano teacher's art opens with an assessment of the role of the piano teacher, and goes on to explore various types of students and the challenge each presents: the moderately talented, but ambitious, student; the late beginner; the unusually gifted. Drawing on thirty years of teaching and performing, Gordon then brings fresh ideas to bear on the often-discussed areas of inner-hearing, pulse regulation, improvisation, sight-reading, and collaborative music making.

Chopin's four ballades are widely regarded as being among the most significant extended works for solo piano of the nineteenth century. In an illuminating discussion, Jim Samson combines history and analysis to provide a comprehensive picture of these popular piano works, investigating the social and musical background to Chopin's music, evaluating the many printed editions of the ballads before considering their critical reception and the differing interpretations of well-known nineteenth- and twentieth-century pianists.

Features easy piano arrangements of 24 hits from Elton John complete with background notes and playing hints and tips.

A short easy method for learning to play boogie woogie, designed for the beginner and average pianist. Includes: exercises for developing left-hand bass * 25 popular boogie woogie bass patterns * arrangements of "Down the Road a Piece" and "Answer to the Prayer" by well-known pianists * a glossary of musical terms for dynamics, tempo and style.

(Piano Solo Selections). Solo arrangements of ten tunes from this beloved Broadway smash: As Long as You're Mine * Dancing Through Life * Defying Gravity * For Good * I'm Not That Girl * No One Mourns the Wicked * Popular * What Is This Feeling? * The Wizard and I * Wonderful.

A piece a week Piano Grade 1 is ideal to be used alongside the Improve your sight-reading! graded piano books to support and improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful sight-reading. These fun, short pieces are specifically written to be learnt one per week. By continually reading accessible new repertoire, the crucial processing of information and hand-eye coordination are established and improved, developing confident sight-reading. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to develop sight-reading skills, especially in the context of graded exams.

This is the first book-length study of the Orgelbüchlein, the masterly collection of organ chorales by J. S. Bach. This 'Little Organ Book' is regarded by Bach scholars as one of the composer's most important achievements and by organ scholars as a milestone in the development of the chorale. Russell Stinson, himself an organist, examines the collection from a range of historical and analytical perspectives in a way that will resonate with not only organists and scholars but the average concert-goer or CD-buyer.

Easy piano arrangements of all 11 Danny Elfman songs from the soundtrack of this Christmas cult classic. Includes: Jack's Lament * Jack's Obsession * Kidnap the Sandy Claws * Making Christmas * Oogie Boogie's Song * Poor Jack * Sally's Song * This Is Halloween * Town Meeting Song * What's This? * Finale/Reprise.

This important 1990 book provides a comprehensive survey of English organ building during the most innovative fifty years in its history. Between 1820 and 1870 a number of influences combined to bring about a radical transformation in the design and use of English organs. Thistlethwaite considers most of the major church, cathedral and concert organs built during this period and the work of individual builders is discussed, especially that of William Hill, whose career forms a linking thread to the narrative. The book contains valuable sections dealing with business organisation and workshops, the provision of organs in churches and chapels, and questions of performance practice. It is richly illustrated with photographs and specially drawn diagrams and includes an invaluable appendix of organ specifications. This documentary source book and history is indispensable for all those, professionals or amateurs, who have an interest in the organ.

Piano Star is an exciting series for young pianists, offering a rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence and musical skills. Piano Star 3 moves from Prep Test level towards Grade 1 and includes compositions by Alan Bullard, David Blackwell, Peter Gritton, Mike Cornick, Mark Tanner, John Madden, Karen Marshall, Andrew Eales, Edmund Jolliffe, Nikki Illes, and Nancy Litten. Key features of the series: - Solo pieces, plus a number of duets - A rich mix of musical styles, with techniques introduced progressively - Fun extension activities - Beautifully illustrated

This newly compiled assortment from the brilliant Russian composer-pianist includes: 30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27 * From Pioneer Life, Op. 14 * 4 Rondos, Op. 60 * 6 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 61 * Children's Dreams, Op. 88 * and the famous Comedians' Gallop.

Ever wanted to play the blues, but weren't sure where to start? Blues Piano will teach you the basic skills you need. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and even the tricks that the pros use. And, you get seven complete tunes to jam on. Listen to the CD, then start playing along! Covers: scales and chords; left-hand patterns; walking bass; endings and turnarounds; right-hand techniques; how to solo with blues scales; crossover licks; and more.

(Piano Solo Personality). Recorded in a remote monastery in Verona, Ludovico Einaudi's In a Time Lapse explores the concept of capturing emotions and experiences in a single moment in time. This exclusive matching piano folio presents all 14 tracks from the album plus five bonus pieces.

Six terrific songs from the 1965 Disney animated classic: The Bare Necessities * Colonel Hathi's March (The Elephant Song) * I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) * My Own Home (Jungle Book Theme) * That's What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song) * Trust in Me (The Python's Song).

(Easy Piano Songbook). A terrific collection of 48 classic tunes from 33 Disney movies and shows: Alice in Wonderland * The Aristocats * Be Our Guest * Cinderella * Cruella De Vil * Go the Distance * A Guy Like You * I Won't Say (I'm in Love) * If I Never Knew You * It's a Small World * Mickey Mouse March * Under the Sea * Winnie the Pooh * You've Got a Friend in Me * more

A collection of Joni Mitchell's finest songs, arranged for piano, voice and guitar.

(Music Sales America). A collection of the world's finest classical and popular music for the developing pianist. Features nearly 140 masterpieces of every musical era in rewarding piano arrangements. Includes favorite piano solos by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Faure, Handel, Haydn, Scott Joplin, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and many others.

(Music Sales America). These pocket-sized swatch-packs are great for quick reference at home or on the go. All the essential chords are presented on easy to read cards.

This deluxe songbook features eleven pages of color photos from the movie, and the instrumental selections from the soundtrack: Hard to Starboard * Hymn to the Sea * Never an Absolution * Rose * Southampton * Take Her to Sea, Mr. Murdoch * Unable to Stay, Unwilling to Leave. Also includes the piano/vocal arrangement of the hit single "My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic)."